This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African; and the ending sequence is i.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Funebi m & f IjawMeans "education is good" in Ijaw.
Fuseini m African, DagbaniIn Northern Ghana, it is the name given to the second born of a pair of twin girls. The first born twin is named
Fuseini According to superstition, the second twin is considered to be the older twin because it is said that during the trauma of birth, the older twin send the younger twin ahead to make sure the world is safe.
Gamuchirai f ShonaMeans "accept or receive" in Shona. It is typically given to a child born out of wedlock.
Garikai m ShonaMeans "Live well, safe, healthy and prosperous".
Gbambeli m Western AfricanMasculine name originating from the Banda Traditional Area & from the Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana.
Geesi f SomaliMeans "a courageous man, brave, hero" in Somali.
Ghakarhi m ZuluThe meaning of this name is fierce warrior. A person not accepting defeat as an option.
Gifti f OromoMeans "lady" or "queen" in Afaan Oromo.
Gondai m ShonaMeans "to trust or place hope in" in Shona.
Gwinyai m ShonaGwinyai means "be strong". The Zimbabwean tennis player Gwinyai Tongoona is a famous bearer of this name.
Hakunei m & f ShonaThis is a name that implies and asks, meaning "What is not there?". This is a name given by or to someone who is assumed to be falling short or without, so they name the child "What could be missing?" in a sense of affirmation, so to say there is perfection even if you (all) do not see it or doubt it... [
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Hamunyari f ShonaHamunyari means "Have you no shame".
This name is given in a feuding situation.
Hazvinei f ShonaHazvinei means "Never mind, no worries".
This name may be given by a parent who was offended Hazviperi m & f Shona"It does not end". Situational name given in circumstances where family faced unending troubles or trials.
Hlayisani m & f TsongaFrom the Xitsonga
hlayisa meaning "preserve, protect".
Hlengani m & f TsongaFrom the Xitsonga
hlenga meaning "collect, gather".
Hyelni f AfricanName means 'God has given me'. It is used by the burah's of Garkida in Adamawa state of Nigeria.
Ifiemi f & m IjawMeans "there is time for everything" in Ijaw.
Imanzi m RwandanFrom the Kinyarwanda word "umumanzi", meaning "righteousness".
Inyoni f ZuluDerived from Zulu
inyoni meaning "bird".
Irorezi f NigerianA feminine Nigerian name. The meaning is loosely translated to "good thoughts". This name could also be a diminutive of the Nigerian name Orezi, meaning "precious".
Jabai m AfricanNamed after a african serial killer in the 5th century.
Jafari m African American (Rare), SwahiliSwahili version of, and elaboration of,
Jafar that came into popular usage in the 1970s due to many parents choosing Afrocentric names, in this particular case an Islamic name.
Jekesai f Shona"Make it clear". Meant to speak to neighbor or family to make clear their position or purpose.
Jesubori f YorubaMeaning "Jesus is the winner" or "Jesus overcomes" in Yoruba
Jumoki f & m African, Yoruba, NigerianJumoki which in Nigerian means "everyone loves the baby". There is a dog on youtube named
Moki, which is short for Jumoki.
Kaari f Eastern African (Rare), MeruThe name kaari is a name popular used among the Ameru (Meru) community of Kenya. The name is given to a child named after a younger sister of one of the parents. It is especially given by the grandparents... [
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Kaci m & f BerberCan be derived from the Amazigh root qas or kass, which may mean "to share" or "to divide." Can be feminine in the form of Moroccan
Kassi.
Kahandi m PareMeans "knife" in the Athu language of the Pare people.
Kaitochi f IgboThe name originates from the Igbo tribe in the Eastern part of Nigeria, West Africa. It means "let us praise God"; referring to the Christian God.
Kamanyi m & f LundaMeans "prosperity from hard work" in Lunda.
Kamini m LingalaA famous bearer is French singer Kamini Zantoko (1979-) of Congolese ancestry.
Kariebi m & f IjawMeans "the blessing we prayed for" in Ijaw.
Karúngi f KigaMeans "something good, beautiful" in Rukiga.
Karungi f HayaMeans "the one who is beautiful" in Haya.
Kaskazi f SwahiliSwahili feminine name meaning "north wind" or "hot season, summer".
Kasungi m & f KikuyuIt means “I will never suffer” often translated in Kiswahili as “Siwezi sumbuka”.... [
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Katavi m African Mythology, NyamweziA demonic being in the popular belief of the Nyamwezi people of Tanzania. He is reputed to be the chief of the water-spirits, but he also haunts the barren lands and deserts.
Kekeli f EweKekeli is of Ewe origin & means, 'light, lightness.'
Kemi f YorubaMeans "cherish me; caring for me" in Yoruba. It is also a diminutive of other names such as
Oluwakemi.
Kengani m KongoKengani is an African language, that belongs to Bantu people, designated from Congo kingdom in area that now is called Angola(Uige province).Which is used for Kings, liders, Boss, or heroes.... [
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Khamani m SwahiliMeaning “son of king”, “first born”, or “great king” in Swahili.
Khwezi m & f ZuluMeans "bright morning star" in Zulu.
Kimani m African"Adventurous" or "sailor" Kukiyu tribe in the nation state of Kenya.
Kisi f & m OgoniMeans "move/ go forward" or "progress" in Khana,... [
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Kisundi m PareMeans "deep night" in the Athu language of the Pare people.
Koffi m BaouléDerived from Baoulé
fue "Saturday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Saturday".
Kotani m TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga
kota meaning "able, talented".
Kouassi m BaouléDerived from Baoulé
kisie "Monday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Monday".
Kucheli f AfricanName used by the people of northern Borno state, and Garkida area in Adamawa state. They are called the burah's and paburs.
Kuchinei m ShonaKuchinei means "What more is left to do, to see or to say"
This name may be given by a parent who is at their wit's end. The Zimbabwean singer of the 1970-80s Kuchinei Chikupo was one well known bearer of this name.
Lami f HausaFrom the Hausa
Àlhàmîs meaning “Thursday”.
Landi f AfrikaansShort from of
Yolandi. This name is borne by South African model Landi Swanepoel (b. 1979).
Luchulumancolwenkosi f XhosaThis name is a scared name. Taken from words the Ancient King of the AmaMpondomise clan King Vukuzumbethe. He used to say “ lulo uchulumanco lwenkosi” which meant “this is God’s happiness”... [
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Luwi m & f LundaMeans "mercy, kindness" in Lunda.
Machiveyi f Shona"What do you seek or covert?" Situational name given in circumstance where family has covetous neighbours or kin.
Mafamadi m & f AkanMeans "I have taken it for free" in Akan.
Mahari m & f YorubaMeans "one who forgives" or "forgiver" in Yoruba.
Majani f SwahiliSwahili feminine name meaning "leaves (of a plant)".
Makini m & f SwahiliMeans "of good character" or "strength of character" in Swahili.
Mamphaki f SothoThe name Mamphaki originates from the Northern Region of South Africa within the Bapedi people. The name was originally given to the first wife of Ntsetse Mailula - Mamphaki 'aMasekela. It was passed down within the Mailula family down to this day.
Mangeni f & m Africanmeans "baby who was born when there is plenty of fish" and is of Bantu origin
Maveletiveni m SwaziA famous bearer is Maveletiveni Dlamini, son of Mswati III, King of Eswatini and his first wife Queen laMatsebula.
Mbuyi m LubaDerived from the Luba word
mbùùyì meaning "the firstborn of twins".
Melubari m OgoniIt is known among the Ogoni people of Southern Nigeria and it means "who is God?"
Menari m & f IgboMeans "do more than is expected" in Igbo.